Environmental Engineer

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture ​

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.​

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.​ We are seeking a Global Regulatory Environmental Engineer professional to provide regulatory guidance across the Global Seeds Business Platforms. This role supports manufacturing and production facilities, research locations, laboratories, and corporate functions such as auditing, process safety, and mergers and acquisitions.

This highly technical position requires a strong combination of engineering and environmental regulatory expertise. Candidates should possess a solid engineering foundation, with particular strength in air emissions calculations and compliance.

As a multi-disciplinary environmental compliance leadership role, this position will provide oversight and support across a broad range of environmental media and regulatory programs, partnering with stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

The option to work remotely either part-time or full-time, may be considered for the selected candidate.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ability to work effectively within the structure of a Global EH&S Management Systems (Work Processes, Procedures, Goals and Objectives, etc.).

• Perform Environmental Calculations (Primarily Air Emission) independently in support of Environmental Permitting.

• Preparation and submission of Environmental Permit Applications for Global Operations.

• Negotiate Permits, Fines, and Environmental Regulatory Advocacy Positions on behalf of both the Business and Individual Sites.

• Support Environmental Programs and Environmental Regulatory Solutions which are in alignment with the Corporate Sustainability Objectives.

• Demonstrated Proficiency in Air, Water, Waste, and Pesticide Regulatory Environments.

• Lead and Participate in Environmental Multi-media Regulatory Compliance Audits.

• Lead Interactions with Business Personnel for the creation of Site/Business Level Environmental Procedures

• Provide Environmental Expertise for Management of Change Reviews.

• Provide Guidance and Support for Environmental Compliance Corrective Actions.

• Review, Interpret, and Communicate Environmental Regulatory Laws and Regulations.

• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with internal and outside Legal Counsel.

• Other job requirements as directed by the Supervisor

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required, Chemical or Environmental Engineering degree strongly preferred

• A minimum of 7 years’ prior work experience in a related Environmental Position

• Prior work experience in a Manufacturing Environment is desired

Personal Job Requirements:

• Proficient in Workstation Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Proficient technical writing skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.

• Ability to work independently and error free.

• Ability to work proficiently on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Effective Leadership Skills

• Effective Negotiating Skills

• Periodic travel is required (10% to 30%).

• Ability to periodically work at elevated surfaces and in a Grain or Chemical Handling Environment.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

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